Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

Ducky89 · 5 May 2016 at 15:45

You wont get a discount for Hasbean. This is good though: https://www.hasbean.co.uk/products/filter-starter-pack

and:

https://ravecoffee.co.uk/collections/filter-coffee/products/filter-lover-taster-pack

Scam · 5 May 2016 at 16:06

The Rave signature blend is lovely. Probably a great starting point. I'd buy that (or another blend) and then pick one or two that just sound good to you. I doubt you'll go far wrong.

Scottland · 5 May 2016 at 16:35

I'd go for a blend first of all, and if you like it then try some of the single origins that has a similar profile. I've just had Nicaragua Finca La Argentina from Rave and it was really nice, got some Brazil Fazenda Cachoeira coming from Hasbean tomorrow

haaammit · 6 May 2016 at 09:29

edit - wrong thread. Ooopsie

Egon · 6 May 2016 at 11:32

Aeropress orders and signature blend ordered, both should arrive tomorrow

Thanks for the advice folks.

Scottland · 6 May 2016 at 14:07

I've really taken a fancy to the new Baratza Sette 270, anyone seen any UK pricing/availability yet?

Going to Cali · 6 May 2016 at 15:08

My post went missing at end of thread - any recommendation for where to source a replacement gaggia classic steam valve?

Siliconslave · 6 May 2016 at 15:45

Going to Cali said:
My post went missing at end of thread - any recommendation for where to source a replacement gaggia classic steam valve?

from what your saying i'm not certain its your wand as such but rather something further up the system.

This site: http://www.gaggia-parts.co.uk/ seems to have pretty much everything you could need as well as a good pdf exploded view that may help you work out where the leak is acutally coming from...

jpaul · 6 May 2016 at 22:27

espresso-solutions too
sounds like the knob/valve may have been overtightened causing the washer or its container cup to deteriorate this happened on my similar machine

Flibster · 6 May 2016 at 22:51

Scottland said:
I've really taken a fancy to the new Baratza Sette 270, anyone seen any UK pricing/availability yet?

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Saw it at the London Coffee Festival. It's lovely. Pretty interesting design for straight through grinding too.

Price... Well, It's going to be around $380 in the US, so priced about $50 above the Preciso. In the UK the Preciso is £380... so maybe £400 at the low end if we're lucky.

Egon · 7 May 2016 at 16:14

Aeropress arrived today (thank you Amazon prime) however the coffee didn't, even though I chose 1 day delivery (disappointing Rave). So I had to make do with some Costa ground (yeah, I know, but I wanted something to try it with!)

Have to say I'm really impressed. So simple and quick to use. I've been using a Tassimo for my single cup needs at home, but this was just as easy (and cheaper and better for the environment) and made a much nicer cup of coffee!

Looking forward to the Rave stuff to arriving on Monday.

Jimbeam3678 · 7 May 2016 at 22:14

So we're currently using a moka pot to make coffee but I fancy a espresso machine. What are people's suggestions within the £300 bracket?

Ducky89 · 7 May 2016 at 22:44

Gaggia classic or Rancillo silvia? Do you have a decent grinder?

Jimbeam3678 · 8 May 2016 at 06:36

We have a Burr grinder cost about £80 IIRC. I though the classic was crap now with the new model?

Ducky89 · 8 May 2016 at 09:50

Buy a second hand one? I'd look at upgrading the grinder unless you're sure it'll go fine enough for 'spro.

Jimbeam3678 · 8 May 2016 at 18:56

Any other suggestions ? This is the grinder I currently have https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dualit-750...dp/B005VBNSJ8?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Jimbeam3678 · 9 May 2016 at 22:45

Anybody over some advice?

Raymond Lin · 9 May 2016 at 23:49

I have had this for about 8 years now. Bullet proof, adjustable grind, not stepped so can be adjusted more finely although needs more turns and can seem harder.

http://www.happydonkey.co.uk/hd0866-iberital-mc2-auto.html

Ducky89 · 10 May 2016 at 09:04

I'd +1 on the MC2. I don't think the Dualit will be a) fine and b) consistent enough for good espresso. However, if you can get a classic (£100-200 second hand, depending on accessories+mods) you could always try it with it.

If you find it's not great - sell it and buy an MC2, mignon, encore or similar.

davetherave2 · 10 May 2016 at 09:19

Going to Cali said:
My gaggia classic steam valve is dripping quite badly during heating, and pouring whilst making espresso. Where's the cheapest source for a replacement part?

I have this issue with mine. I have actually replaced my steam wand with a silva steam wand from happy donkey I think for £11 or so. I think I have a seal inside the unit that needs replacing but that would require the machine to be taken to pieces to investigate.